French Toast Casserole (for Two or Three)
Enjoy a decadent breakfast with our French toast casserole for two. Made with brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, it’s the ultimate morning delight.
Our French toast casserole for two is the perfect breakfast for two or three people. The casserole makes a delicious breakfast or brunch, and it’s especially easy because it’s made in one dish. It’s a nice way to transform leftover or day-old bread into a golden, custardy dish. Brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla flavor the dish, and a drizzle of maple syrup adds to the decadence.
Whether served as a comforting breakfast centerpiece or a cozy dessert, this French toast casserole is easy to prepare and irresistible. This is a recipe you’ll put on repeat.
Recipe Variations
- Add raisins, dried cranberries, or other dried fruit to the egg mixture.
- Instead of cinnamon, flavor the egg mixture with a pumpkin spice or apple spice blend.
- Serve the French toast casserole with a fruit sauce, caramel, or compote instead of maple syrup.
What Goes With French Toast?
- Nuts: Toasted pecans or walnuts can add crunch to the dish.
- Meat: Add breakfast meat, such as crisp cooked bacon, sausage patties or links, or sliced ham.
- Avocado: Add avocado slices to the plate.
- Potatoes: Serve French toast with home fries or hash browns.
How to Store and Reheat
Refrigerate: Let the casserole cool completely, then cover tightly or transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze? This dish can be frozen, though the texture may soften slightly. Wrap tightly in foil or transfer portions to freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 2 months.
To Reheat:
Warm individual servings in the microwave or reheat the full casserole, covered, in a 325°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through.
French Toast Casserole for Two
Ingredients
- 4 ounces bread, cubed, 3 to 4 cups
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F and butter a 1-quart baking dish.
- Put the bread in the baking dish.
- Melt the butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. Whisk the eggs and milk together in a medium bowl. Add the vanilla and cinnamon and mix well. Whisk in the cooled brown sugar mixture.
- Pour the egg and milk mixture over the bread and press the bread gently to saturate the cubes.
- Drizzle a tablespoon or two of maple syrup over the mixture and bake the casserole for 25 minutes or until browned and puffy.
- Serve hot with maple syrup. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
